Customer Reviews

Rating:
LavaCore by Oceanic Trilaminate Polytherm Long Sleeve Dive Rash Guard Review - Scuba Gear Customer Reviews
Reviewer:
betty mounce
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My husband bought this product for when he goes personal watercraft riding. He says the long sleeve guard keeps him warm and dry. You would have to buy this product a size or two then what you normal size would be.

Questions and Answers

lisa:

on this product how many sizes above the standard size that persons wears should i go. another review on another rash gard shirt said to go up 2 sizes

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Lisa, when you are sizing this the two most important measurements are going to be your chest/bust and waist measurements. Height is a secondary measurement and weight is the last to take into account.

Byrne:

I want some thermal insulation with neutral buoyancy. How does this product compare with the Oceanic Elite Merino Shirt (873,3827) ? Are there other comparable options?

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

It's basically the same thing. Made by the same OEM.

Pete:

I ordered this based off the mens size chart but its a bit tight around the armpits. Should I go a size up?

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Without seeing it, that is difficult to say. But going up sizes would help with that.

Jim:

I cant quite get the thickness in my mind. 15-17 oz? Is that about 1 mil?

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Jim, you are looking at around 2mm in thickness.

Bruce:

I have a sleeveless short wet suit and I am looking for a long sleeve shirt to put underneath that will give me about 10 degrees more protection.
Thanks

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Bruce, this shirt will give you an added thickness of 2.5mm of warmth.

Peter:

I am an EX Diver who lives in the 1000 island (Canada )area. River water and most unheated pools usually are at 74/78 Deg. Fah. which I find rather cool and uncomfortable... especially at entry.
I used the internet to see if there are Jackets of sufficient thickness on the market. I have looked at "Lavacore" (Oceanic Trilaminate Long Sleeve) and Ocean Elite Merino Shirt. Would these be equivalent to 1/4 inch wet suit ??? I found this thickness to be quite able to combat the cold waters in our northern lakes... Mind you I was 40 years younger back then...Your thoughts and guidance would be greatly appreciated

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Peter, these are made of around a 17oz material which will give you the same warmth as say a 2.5mm neoprene suit.